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Alta2 Nera2 Ria2 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE IIC-CIC-MIC-ITC-HS-FS Alta2, Alta, Nera2, Nera, Ria2, Ria...
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Introduction to this booklet Indication for use This booklet guides you in how to use and maintain your new The hearing instrument is intended to amplify and transmit sound hearing instrument. Please read the booklet carefully including to the ear and thereby compensate for mild to severe hearing the Warning section.
Table of content About Identify your hearing instrument style Options Optional features and accessories Size 10 battery (CIC shown) Mute the hearing instrument (optional) Size 312 battery (ITC shown) Change programs (optional) Size 13 battery (Full shell shown) Change volume with push button (optional) Identify left and right instrument Change volume with volume wheel (optional) Battery...
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Identify your hearing instrument style Size 10 battery Size 312 battery Size 13 battery For your in-the-ear instrument, there are several diff erent styles and sizes. Please identify your style. This will make it easier for you to (IIC, CIC, MIC, ITC, (ITC, HS, FS) (ITC, HS, FS) navigate through this booklet.
Size 10 battery (CIC shown) What it does What it is Facing out Facing in Facing out Facing in Push button Change program/ volume ProWax speaker Sound out protection To help pull out the instrument Pull out string from the ear canal Battery drawer Contains the battery.
Size 312 battery (ITC shown) What it does What it is Facing out Facing in Facing out Facing in O-Cap microphone ProWax speaker Sound out Volume wheel Change volume protection Sound in protection Battery drawer Contains the battery. Battery drawer is the on/ Push button off switch Change program...
Size 13 battery (Full shell shown) What it does What it is Facing out Facing in Facing out Facing in O-Cap microphone Volume wheel Change volume protection Sound in ProWax Sound speaker Contains protection the battery. Battery drawer Battery is the on/off drawer switch Change program...
Identify left and right instrument Battery It is important to distinguish between the left and the right Your hearing instrument is a miniature electronic device that runs on instrument as they might be shaped and programmed diff erently. special batteries. To activate the hearing instrument, you must insert a new battery in the battery drawer.
Turn the hearing instrument on and off When to replace a battery The battery drawer is also used to switch the hearing instrument When it is time to replace the battery you will hear two beeps on and off . To preserve the battery, make sure your instrument is repeated in moderate intervals until the battery runs out.
Replace the battery 1. Remove 2. Uncover 3. Insert 4. Close MultiTool Fully open the Remove the Insert the new Close the battery drawer. The The MultiTool can be used for battery drawer. sticky label from battery into the instrument will play a jingle. battery change.
Caring for your hearing instrument Clean the vent by pressing the brush though When handling your hearing instrument, hold it over a soft surface the hole while twisting it slightly. to avoid damage if you drop it. Cleaning the instrument Carefully brush away debris from the microphone openings with a clean brush.
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The MultiTool The MultiTool contains a brush and a wire loop for cleaning ear wax If the vent is very small, a special tool may be required. Please consult from the instrument. The brush can be replaced and purchased from your Hearing Care Professional.
Filter replacement Replace ProWax fi lter (all instruments) If you experience reduced sound quality, it is time to change the 1. Tool 2. Remove 3. Insert fi lters. Please refer to the following pages for instructions on how to replace the appropriate fi lters.
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Replace T-Cap fi lter (instruments with Replace O-Cap fi lter (instruments with 312 and 10 batteries) 13 batteries) 1. Tool 2. Remove 3. Insert 1. Tool 2. Remove 3. Insert new fi lter new fi lter Remove the tool from Push the tool fork Insert the new T-Cap Remove the tool from...
Insert the instrument Remove your hearing instruments Hold the hearing instrument by the pull-out string (if available). Step 1 Step 2 Gently pull the instrument from the ear canal. If your instrument doesn’t have a pull-out string, you can remove it by pulling on the edge of the instrument.
Optional features and accessories Mute the hearing instrument (optional) The features and accessories described on the following pages are Use the mute function if you need to silence optional. Please contact your Hearing Care Professional to fi nd out the instrument while wearing it. how your hearing instrument is programmed.
Change programs (optional) To be fi lled out by the Hearing Care Professional Your hearing instrument can have up to 4 diff erent programs. Program Sound you will hear When to use These are programmed by your Hearing Care Professional. when activated “1 beep”...
Change volume with push button (optional) Change volume with volume wheel (optional) The push button allows you to adjust the volume. The volume wheel allows you to adjust the volume. You may hear a click when you turn the volume up or down. You may hear a click when you turn up or down the volume.
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Quick reset If you wish to return to the standard settings of the instrument programmed by your Hearing Care Professional, simply open and then close the battery drawer. Open Close About Start up Handling Options Warnings Additionals...
Wireless accessories (optional) Other options (optional) Telecoil As an enhancement to your wireless hearing instrument a broad range of wireless accessories are available. Telecoil helps you hear better when using a telephone with a built in loop or when you are in ConnectLine Remote Control buildings with teleloop systems such as theatres,...
Warnings You should familiarise yourself fully • Never allow others to wear your • Batteries have occasionally been Dysfunction with the following general warnings hearing instrument as incorrect mistaken for pills. Therefore check • Be aware of the possibility that before using your hearing instrument usage could cause permanent your medicine carefully before...
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Warnings Active implants • If you have an active brain implant, X-ray, CT, MR, PET scanning and Avoiding heat and chemicals • Caution must be taken with active please contact the manufacturer electrotherapy • Your hearing instrument must never implants. In general, follow the of your implantable device for •...
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Warnings Power instrument Possible side effects Interference • Special care should be excercised in • Hearing instruments, moulds or • Your hearing instrument has been selecting, fitting and using a hearing domes may cause an accelerated thoroughly tested for interference, instrument where maximum sound accumulation of ear wax.
Troubleshooting guide Symptom Possible causes Solutions Worn-out battery Replace the battery No sound Clogged sound outlet Clean sound outlet or replace ProWax Clogged microphone inlet Clean microphone inlet or replace filter (T-Cap or O-Cap) Clogged sound outlet Clean sound outlet or replace ProWax Intermittent or Moisture Wipe battery and instrument with a dry cloth...
Warranty certificate International warranty Name of owner: _____________________________________________________ Your hearing instrument is covered might have under applicable national by an international limited warranty legislation governing sale of consumer Dispenser: _________________________________________________________ issued by the manufacturer for a goods. Your Hearing Care Professional period of 12 months from the date of may have issued a warranty that goes Dispenser address: __________________________________________________...
Mobile phone Some hearing instrument users T3) would result in a combined rating have reported a buzzing sound in of 5. Any combined rating that equals their hearing instrument when they at least 5 would provide “normal use”; a are using mobile phones, indicating combined rating of 6 or greater would that the mobile phone and hearing indicate “excellent performance”.
The device complies with Part 15 of from for example halogen lamps, the FCC rules and RSS-210 of Industry computer monitors, dishwashers, etc. Canada. The hearing instrument complies with international standards concerning Electromagnetic Compatibility. More information: www.oticon.com About Start up Handling Options Warnings Additionals...
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Oticon declares that this hearing Declaration of conformity Power instrument instrument is in compliance with the is available at: Settings overview for your hearing instrument essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive Oticon A/S Left Right 1999/5/EC. Kongebakken 9 DK-2765 Smørum...
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